QUESTIONS DUE August 7, 2023 - 4:30 PM (EST) . OVERVIEW: 1.1. SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (hereinafter the "State") is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide LED lamps and fixtures. 1.1.1.ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS: In the Certificate of Compliance attached to this solicitation bidders are required to indicate whether political subdivisions and independent colleges of the State may participate in the awarded contract at the same prices, terms and conditions. 1.2. CONTRACT PERIOD: Any contract(s) arising from this solicitation will be for a period of two years with an option to renew for up to two additional twelve-month periods. SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT: All communications concerning this solicitation are to be addressed in writing to the State Contact listed on the front page of this solicitation. Actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the State concerning this solicitation is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification. 1.4. BIDDERS' CONFERENCE: A bidders' conference will not be held remotely at the date and time indicated on the front page of this solicitation. 1.5. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this solicitation or wishing to comment on any requirement of the solicitation must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for question indicated on the first page of this solicitation. Questions may be emailed to the point of contact on the front page of this solicitation. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before the last day of the question period are thereafter waived. At the close of the question period a copy of all questions or comments and the State's responses will be posted on the State's web site THE STATE WILL MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO CONTACT INTERESTED PARTIES WITH UPDATED INFORMATION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH BIDDER TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE ABOVE WEBPAGEFOR ANY AND ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES AND ADDENDUMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SOLICITATION. STATE CONTACT: Kyle Emerson, State Purchasing Agent E-MAIL: kyle.emerson@vermont.gov USE SUBJECT: LED LAMPS AND FIXTURES